Natural Building

AUGUST 4, 2020

This article shows how traditional materials, such as tiles, rocks, bamboo, wooden sticks, timber, rammed earth and bricks are being used in current architecture in China. The Qingxiao Residence uses green tiles, rammed earth, masonry blocks, bamboo, old stone slabs, old rubble, and terrazzo recycled from demolished villages.

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The Constructor

MARCH 18, 2012

Materials: Blended cements made from combinations of PC/PFA and PC/GGBS can lead to significant reduction in chloride penetration. However, in situations where these materials are not cured properly there is a risk of increased carbonation. At no time should the normal cover be less than the maximum size of aggregates+5mm.

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The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

The repair material must be durable as the parent concrete. Materials for Repairing Post Concrete Defects: Before commencing the repair, the operative must have all the necessary materials and equipment. Correct technique : The correct technique and the correct tools are essential for repairing damaged concrete.

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Lets Build

JUNE 2, 2017

With the development of smart technology which has sustainability in the eye, we can expect only great changes to come for green homes. Construction Material. For the greatest sustainable choices, the best is to pick long-lasting, renewable or recyclable materials. Read also: What is Green Construction.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 30, 2019

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. The New York Times recently featured the construction recruiting struggle in its article: A New Recruitment Tool for Construction: The Joystick.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2012

Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. Read more here: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED. We have entered a new era of green building policy. For the US Green Building Council, this could be a devastating blow.

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Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The green building movement is revolutionizing the construction industry by promoting sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact and foster long-term growth. By incorporating green building principles, businesses and construction companies can reduce their carbon footprint, improve community health, and drive economic development.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Mycelium, the vegetative part of the fungus, is an ideal material, Mr Benjamin explains. This method lets builders use local materials like agricultural waste, and also makes the bricks biodegradable. “We want to use living systems as factories to grow new materials,” he says.

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Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

As we progress through 2024, several emerging trends in green building technology are paving the way for more sustainable and efficient construction practices. This article explores these innovations and their impact on the industry. Energy-Efficient Building Systems Energy efficiency remains a cornerstone of green building.

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Natural Building

MAY 20, 2022

The manufacture of concrete, steel, and glass uses vast amounts of raw materials and water and emits copious amounts of greenhouse gases per year. Moreover, embodied carbon, which is carbon released over the entire life cycle of a building, including end-of-life material disposal, is responsible for 11% of total global carbon emissions.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 27, 2022

Introduction of Green Concrete. In the history of the concrete world, green concrete is a revolution topic in Denmark; it was first invented in 1998. With the color green concrete has nothing to do. To make the system more sustainable, green concrete eco-friendly materials are used. What Is a Green Concrete?

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

When built, designed and maintained properly, green roofs have many more advantages than disadvantages. Also, it is generally a potentially usable and pleasant green space. The creation of green roofs in cities can mitigate some serious problems. You can read the original article at www.archdaily.com.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 12, 2023

Introduction of Green House Color Schemes Are you tired of looking for green color houses? Are you stressing over what green combination you should choose for your house? Are you looking for some green siding color suggestions? Further in this article, all the above topics will be covered.

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Work Gearz

JULY 16, 2021

The green color symbolizes safety and so does the green colored hard hat mean that the person wearing it belongs to the safety department. So, a green hard hat is worn by the safety inspectors and the workers who belong to the safety maintenance department. Who wears a green hard hat? Green hard hat on power line?/why

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Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

As construction companies struggle with shortages of everything from raw materials to skilled tradespeople, sticking to timelines has become increasingly challenging. In this article, we discuss the benefits of lean construction for wind farms—but first, let’s define what lean construction entails.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 19, 2014

The contract is with the Green Building Certification Institute, which “administers the Program and confers precertifcation and LEED Certification under license from the U.S. Green Building Council.”

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 4, 2016

If you’re considering building a new facility for your company’s relocation or expansion project, the option of sustainable or “green” building has probably been a topic of discussion. Related articles across the web. LEED is still the most prevalent program but others are growing.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 17, 2023

Going green pays off for today’s building owners. Buildings that implement green or sustainable practices typically see lower energy costs. ” But beyond benefits for owners, green construction practices can reap significant rewards for contractors. What is their culture like?”

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 22, 2022

With highly insulative materials homes require fewer inputs of hot and cold air. They strive to use locally sourced materials and have employed blown cellulose, made of recycled newspaper, and mineral or rock wool as insulation. You can read the original article at www.taosnews.com.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Material Selection There are two facets to selecting green building materials. The first is choosing the best materials, including long-lasting materials that withstand wear and use. Or opt for materials that work harder to protect the home, like cool roof shingles that reflect heat in especially sunny areas.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo is one of the oldest and traditional construction material used in different construction activities. The bamboos strength it is more as compared to other construction material. Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material.

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Lets Build

JULY 25, 2017

Green roof office. What also makes the university stand out, is the green roof on top that slopes almost at a 45-degree angle. Besides making the university look good, the green roof keep the ambient temperature low and reduce heat in the daytime. Nanyang Technological University. Photo credit: Venet Osmani. Eco-friendly office.

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Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

The following are her thoughts about green buildings and the rating systems that score them. Since 2002, I have contended that truly sustainable buildings would create net public benefits to over-compensate for their (currently) unavoidable material flows and embodied impacts. It is no longer enough to “do no harm”. .

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BD+C

JUNE 18, 2024

As a doctorate student at University of Massachusetts Amherst, I was part of an ongoing research effort looking into the potential uses for thermoelectric (TE) materials in buildings. What are thermoelectric materials? Thermoelectric materials are “smart” materials. Several departments contributed to the project.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 16, 2019

When you talk of energy used for building materials, that energy was already used in growing the food that the straw is left over from. Another advantage of a straw bale house is that it doesn’t use toxic insulating materials. The framing material is large timber Douglas fir that won’t catch fire easily.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. To date, these demands have sometimes overlooked materials in the categories referenced above, either due to their complexity or placement in the building. Photos © Legrand. by Patrick Ford.

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

An eye-opening Forbes article revealed international building projects that went billions over budget. And in China, public buildings that are larger than 20,000 square meters must meet the country’s Green Building Evaluation Label rating system. What services can my building materials manufacturers provide locally?

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Natural Building

JANUARY 22, 2022

Army Veteran and Veterans Off-Grid founder Ryan Timmermans and volunteer Josh Camp talk about helping vets learn green construction in Carson, New Mexico. And through that, they teach green-building skills. “The more people we can teach to green-build, the more self-reliant they become and the more we help Earth.”.

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Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

There are many scientists throughout the world that are looking to crack the code on a new form of concrete-like material that has all of the benefits that concrete possesses. Thanks to a video and an article from The Verge , we have an inside look at the process that was developed to make a brick made of mushrooms.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 14, 2013

This article is a statistical review of the LEED projects certified last week. Given that the purpose of this analysis is to identify business opportunities, this article will not consider the almost 40% of all square footage pursuing LEED certification existing outside the U.S.). Low Emitting Materials – Paints and Coatings.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Styrofoam is actually a registered trademark of Dow Chemical Company and is a brand generally used in industrial settings for building materials and pipe insulation. Styrofoam is not used in the food service industry for coffee cups, coolers, or packaging materials, which are generally made of expanded polystyrene.

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Lets Build

JULY 11, 2017

If you are reading this article, you probably know the answer to that question. Home Style Green. Matthew Cutler-Welsh is hosting designers, architects and product experts to discuss why and how to have a green house. Building materials sales & marketing. What are podcasts? Why do people listen to podcasts?

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Building Radar

JULY 31, 2024

Modern construction projects are increasingly defined by the materials used, which impact everything from durability and energy efficiency to aesthetics and cost. This article explores a range of innovative building products transforming the construction industry today, highlighting their applications and benefits.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

"Moving towards a sustainable, environmentally conscious production model not only reduces environmental burdens, but also increases efficiency and places ready mixed concrete plants in a position of industry leadership in the growing green movement," reads the NRCMA's Plant Certification webpage. Material acquisition.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Bamboo has long been eclipsed by timber and concrete as a permanent building material. Richard traveled to the Green School in Bali to take part in a two-week introductory bamboo training course. He learned construction techniques that are able to produce Green School’s spectacular four-, five- and six-storeyed buildings.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 13, 2020

It is used as a soundproof material. It’s used as the platform for hanging materials, pictures, or other decorative materials. Types of Interior Wall Materials. There are different types of materials are used to construct a wall. In ancient times stone is used as a wall material. Some of them are-.

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Natural Building

JULY 30, 2021

This is the latest building to be completed at the Green School which promotes sustainability through learning in a natural environment. The building was designed by one of the Green School founder’s daughter and her studio Ibuku. You can read the original article at www.dezeen.com. Photography is by Tommaso Riva.

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